Middle East

COP29 Preparatory Committee discusses UAE's plans, initiatives

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the UAE's participation in COP29, has stressed the importance of following up on the implementation of the historic UAE Consensus to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius.

2024-09-13T17:42:38.509226+00:00 IST

Israel's Police Commissioner pledges to ‘Settle the Score’

Israel's Police Commissioner Dani Levi pledged Thursday night that the area in the city of Ramle will be reinforced with additional security after a car bombing related to criminal gang activity in the city killed four people on Thursday afternoon.

2024-09-13T09:35:32.930511+00:00 IST

UAE attends meeting of GCC Ministries of Justice Undersecretaries

The UAE delegation was led by Abdul Rahman Mohammad Al Hammadi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice.

2024-09-13T09:18:17.911188+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, ETHER unveil 6 homegrown brands

The Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), in collaboration with ETHER by Cloud Spaces, has launched six innovative brands owned by Emirati female entrepreneurs.

2024-09-13T01:29:41.033538+00:00 IST

Emaar announced as title sponsor of UAE Super Cup

The UAE Pro League has announced a new sponsorship agreement with Emaar Properties, under which Emaar will become the title sponsor of the UAE Super Cup starting from the 2024-2025 season.

2024-09-13T01:29:18.323528+00:00 IST

Fujairah Crown Prince attends launch of 3rd Al Bader Festival

Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, emphasised the significance of the Prophet's birthday and the importance of celebrating this occasion to preserve cultural and religious heritage in society.

2024-09-13T01:29:00.132767+00:00 IST

India-Kuwait ties: ICCR, GUST sign MoU to teach Hindi 

Hindi's prominence extends beyond India, as it is spoken by large Indian diasporas in countries like Mauritius, Fiji, Nepal, and Trinidad and Tobago.

2024-09-12T17:42:34.015816+00:00 IST

Mohammed bin Rashid issues law to manage advertising sites

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued law No. (20) of 2024 pertaining to the creation of Mada Media Company, a private joint-stock company (PJSC), to manage and operate advertising sites in Dubai.

2024-09-12T17:38:24.667962+00:00 IST

Mohammed bin Rashid, China’s Premier discuss ways to deepen ties

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today met with Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China.

2024-09-12T17:28:08.922172+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi to host workshop on 'GCC Strategy for Combating Drugs'

The UAE Ministry of Interior is hosting the workshop titled "Preparing the GCC Strategy for Combating Drugs (2025-2028)" from 16 to 19 September in Abu Dhabi.

2024-09-12T17:07:57.815434+00:00 IST

Israel confirms striking terrorists in Syria

The Israeli Air Force killed two terrorists in southern Syria operating under the direction of Iran on Thursday, the Israel Defence Forces confirmed on Thursday. The announcement came amid a swirl of dramatic unconfirmed Hebrew media reports of a larger commando raid on an Iranian facility in southern Syria.

2024-09-12T17:03:20.914535+00:00 IST

Israel challenges UNRWA over alleged staff casualties in Gaza

Israel hit back at claims that six UNRWA workers were killed in an airstrike on a Hamas command and control center in a building previously used as a school, saying three of the nine terrorists eliminated were also employees of the embattled agency.

2024-09-12T16:57:32.228409+00:00 IST

UAE President receives written message from President of Brazil

The message was received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his meeting with Mauro Vieira, Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Abu Dhabi.

2024-09-12T09:37:23.096172+00:00 IST

UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launches Data Bridge

Through the project, MoEI can offer proactive services, request data only once, and exchange digital documents in real time. It is a transformational project under the federal government performance agreements 2023-2024.

2024-09-12T09:33:01.196780+00:00 IST

EAD highlights Abu Dhabi’s int'l best practices in conservation

During its participation, the Agency's efforts in preserving and protecting biodiversity were highlighted, focusing on EAD's key ongoing projects, research, and achievements.

2024-09-12T09:27:37.069057+00:00 IST

Gaza: Six UNRWA staff killed in Israeli strikes on school

Six staff members of the UN agency were among those killed in Israeli airstrikes at a school-turned-shelter in Gaza, the United Nations said.

2024-09-12T05:01:09.964617+00:00 IST

UAE: Deadline approaching for entries to Abu Dhabi Maritime Award

The submission deadline for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards (Marinas Edition) is set for September 17. These prestigious awards recognize excellence in marina operations across the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkiye, with finalists being honoured at the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show on November 23.

2024-09-12T02:17:12.000976+00:00 IST

Honoring the winning students in the Gulf Hackathon

Mohammed Al Qassim, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, honoured Abdullah Khalil Sahakou from Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Sharqi School and Tamani Sulaiman Al Kaabi from the First Academy School for winning first place in the Gulf Hackathon for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Education, organised by the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

2024-09-12T01:29:51.726119+00:00 IST

Humanitarian operations in Gaza Strip have become more difficult

The United Nations World Food Programme confirmed today that humanitarian operations in the Gaza Strip have become more difficult than ever, especially with the approach of winter.

2024-09-12T01:22:18.986827+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi: 3rd edition of Agriculture awards launched

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) announced the launch of the third edition of the Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Excellence in Agriculture on Wednesday, under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Authority, under the slogan "Innovative Farmer and Breeder with a Sustainable Vision", and the new structure of the award categories, competitions, cash prizes, accompanying festivals, and updated evaluation criteria.

2024-09-12T01:21:59.365890+00:00 IST

UAE showcases its labour market policies at BRICS

Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, participated in the 10th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting, which concluded on Tuesday, in the Russian city of Sochi. The two-day meeting addressed key priority topics and recent developments shaping global labour markets.

2024-09-11T18:24:35.402692+00:00 IST